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Nine retro photos showing what life was like in South Tyneside in 1975

Published 14th Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT

Let's take a look at life in the borough in 1975.

What were you doing in 1975 in South Tyneside? Were you pictured queuing for the Binns sales or opening gifts at Hedworthfield Secondary School?

Were you training with the South Shields Harriers or flying high in the darts league?

If you were, chances were we got you on camera. Take a look at these Shields Gazette archive photos.

9. Harriers in the picture

South Shields Harriers, left to right: Alan Bone, Alan Richardson, and Geoff Rippon. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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